Will Willie Revillame replace TVJ in Eat Bulaga as trio allegedly starts own show?

MANILA, Philippines – Following reports that GMA's ‘Eat Bulaga’ will undergo a "major rebranding" soon, another rumor has surprised netizens.

Willie Revillame is allegedly being convinced to replace Vic and Tito Sotto and Joey de Leon (TVJ) as Eat Bulaga host | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/ Eat Bulaga, Wowowin/ YouTube

Allegedly, Willie Revillame is being wooed to replace Eat Bulaga’s veteran hosts, Vic and Tito Sotto and Joey de Leon (TVJ). Earlier, reports surfaced that former congressman Romy Jalosjos was planning a takeover of the noontime show from his business partners. He allegedly wants to kick out Antonio "Tony" Tuviera and replace TVJ. Cristy Fermin reported on the issue and commented that the “internal struggle” had been going on even before the pandemic.

READ: Is Eat Bulaga saying goodbye to TVJ soon? Major 'rebranding' expected

Now, a shocking story is going around that says Jalosjos is trying to get Wowowin's Revillame to take over as the new host of Eat Bulaga. While this remains unconfirmed, many netizens are already speculating that there’s a possibility for it to happen. Revillame has jumped from ABS-CBN to GMA, and recently on AllTV.

Unfortunately, AllTV's flagship shows were put on suspension, including Revillame’s Wowowin. He, however, clarified that his show will return on air as he shows off the new Wowowin studio that they are currently building.

The speculation of Revillame becoming an Eat Bulaga host has earned various reactions from netizens. While many were surprised, many were also not pleased. Some were also not convinced that Revillame would accept the alleged offer.

To the Villars? He absolutely has utang na loob. He would never turn his back on them and vice versa. He can turn his back on Cristy Fermin, the only one who has ever defended him over the years. But the Villars? No way.

— DryedMangoez (@dryedmangoez) March 3, 2023

Kung trulabels ang chika, wala talagang loyalty sa katawan si Kuya Wil 🤮🤮🤮

— ALTStarMagic 💫 (@AltStarMagic) March 3, 2023

It will be the end of Eat Bulaga king si Willie ang magiging host. Pwedeng i retain yung ibang dabarkads host kht walang Willie Revillame. Magpapaka bossy lang yan jan, di na magiging fun ang Eat Bulaga.

— Pookie Pie (@pookiepay) March 3, 2023

Di yan magtatagumpay. Sira na ang mapagkawanggawang image ni Willy kasi sumbatero. I’m not a fan of TVJ or EB, but kung pareho lang ang formula, May loyal following ang EB na nakadikit kay TVJ, they will not accept Willy. Magbenefit lalo ang Showtime dito.

— Oz Mari G (@GraceGranlund) March 3, 2023

Itong si Willie R.talaga kakaloka umalis ka na nga sa GMA 7 .Tapos gusto mo eat bulaga kunin mo ?kapal https://t.co/4mRIVlGWB3

— Angeline C. Francisco (@girlinme) March 3, 2023

Meanwhile, not to be outdone, there are also reports that TVJ is planning to launch its own show, “Dabarkads.” It’s still unclear who will join them in this new program. However, Fermin revealed that the hosts of Eat Bulaga made an agreement that they would all leave the show once TVJ and Tuviera leave.

Many Eat Bulaga viewers are still waiting for the outcome of the ongoing power struggle between the show's executives and hosts.

— Sally, The Summit Express